San Francisco Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 113 public schools serving 48,670 students in San Francisco Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Francisco Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
San Francisco Unified School District, which is ranked #451 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
86 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17,292 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
35%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,638 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
56%
# Black Students
2,925 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
6,587 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
14%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
333 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,775 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
4,499
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,818
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,808
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,810
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,778
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,740
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,297
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,385
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,266
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,630
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,894
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,915
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,830
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,236 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,855 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to San Francisco Unified School District?
San Francisco Unified School District manages 113 public schools serving 48,670 students.
What is the rank of San Francisco Unified School District?
San Francisco Unified School District is ranked #451 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Francisco Unified School District?
35% of San Francisco Unified School District students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Francisco Unified School District?
San Francisco Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Francisco Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,855 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 113 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 48,670 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
